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Blue Blooded said:
With Chytil out we are basically a worse version of the pre-Skjei trade 2019-20 team, expecting more than .500 is optimistic.

We need Chytil back and to put Vesey on any of the top 3 lines over one of Cuylle/Wheeler.
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Another overstatement. Chytil has been out since Nov 2 so we are supposed to disregard the success this team had the first third of the season? When he comes back it is a plus but he is not a difference maker or at least has not been consistently the first 6 years of his career.
 
Bruner4329 said:
Another overstatement. Chytil has been out since Nov 2 so we are supposed to disregard the success this team had the first third of the season? When he comes back it is a plus but he is not a difference maker or at least has not been consistently the first 6 years of his career.
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we have two non-NHLers playing center right now, Chytil is a good NHLer, that makes a massive difference.
 
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Raspewtin said:
we have two non-NHLers playing center right now, Chytil is a good NHLer, that makes a massive difference.
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Chytil at center creates a mismatch somewhere in the lineup.
because that is 3 top 6 centers, so one of those lines gets a 3rd pair, which they’ll just absolutely dominate.
Right now teams could throw the third pair against bonino/brodz and there’s not enough there with cuylle and those two to overmatch them.
 
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SA16 said:
The only issue with Kaliyev is he is the exact type of player coaches dislike and constantly demote/scratch so if a GM is trading for him he better have a serious conversation with the coach first and make sure he's actually going to use him and not bench/scratch him after the first bad play. He's also a really good PP scorer and that's not a role he'd have here.
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At the moment I think of Kaliev as dumber Vatrano.
 
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kovazub94 said:
At the moment I think of Kaliev as dumber Vatrano.
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I'd take Vatrano on this team from age 23-30 if we could do it for minimal cost.

Vatrano looked good here because he didn't hesitate to shoot the puck. That's a rarity on this team and it's also the reason Panarin has looked so much better this year. Othmann will help this as he likes to shoot the puck too. I'd be interested in Kaliyev if the price isn't outrageous.
 
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IT'S HARD TO gauge how busy this trade deadline will be. Many front office executives and agents I've talked to are tempering expectations. The league's parity has the Stanley Cup chase wide-open this year, meaning the teams hovering on the bubble may take a more conservative approach. The stagnant salary cap has handcuffed contenders too cash-strapped to make much work.

"Just wait for next year," one assistant general manager said. "With an extra $5 million, we'll all be going crazy."

Only a few teams seem poised to push their chips all-in for this season -- Vancouver is the name that consistently came up in this category. As usual, there could be surprises.

I asked one general manager in the Eastern Conference if there was one team that could be bracing for a splash. "Vegas," he said. "It's just in their nature." In their six years of existence, the Golden Knights have been uber aggressive. They go after every big name available. For example, I'm told they made one of the most impressive presentations to Patrick Kane, pitching him as the missing piece to their second Stanley Cup. Vegas has been banged up, though its depth has held up. There's good news on Jack Eichel, who was supposed to be the team's All Star before undergoing surgery (lower body, not related to his neck). I'm told the prognosis isn't as bad as initially feared. He should return before the playoffs.
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RANGERS CENTER FILIP CHYTIL is back in New York after three weeks of resetting at home in Czechia. I was told he made strong progress in his recovery from a head injury while training there. The Rangers have been cautious to put any time frame on his return so Chytil doesn't feel pressure and knowing the sensitivity and unpredictability of head injuries. However, I wouldn't be surprised if we see the 25-year-old return sometime in February.

If New York doesn't have Chytil's LTIR money, the Rangers really don't have much wiggle room. I don't get the sense GM Chris Drury is keen on mortgaging the future to repeat last year's major trade deadline moves. Instead, it sounds like the team is looking for an extra forward with some jam. The Rangers expressed interest in Corey Perry, before he signed in Edmonton, but I don't think those talks got very far outside of an initial conversation.
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This was exactly my concern with him coming back during the regular season and this one probably isn't even concussion related.

I feel for him a ton but from the team's perspective, you absolutely have to use his cap space to get a 3C. You can't assume he's going to be healthy for a long playoff run.
 
Does Gorton want Kakko? The Habs made a trade for Dach who was a player Gorton liked in the 2019 draft. Larry Brooks said the Rangers had Dach under consideration for the 2nd pick. I like Kaiden Guhle. The Habs have a surplus of LHD. Guhle would be a good fit for the Rangers. I read the Habs are looking for more offense. The Rangers swap Lindgren in another deal and they don't have to pay him.
 
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Did he suffer a leg injury? Did catch a rut in the ice? There were three players on the ice.

The Rangers last practice was yesterday.
 
RGY said:
I said Crosby awhile back. Likely still wont happ

what point is that? He is a cost controlled RWer who is strong on the puck and sways possession in the team’s favor when he is on the ice. We are going to get crap value for him. Let him continue to find his way and improve
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RGY said:
I said Crosby awhile back. Likely still wont happ

what point is that? He is a cost controlled RWer who is strong on the puck and sways possession in the team’s favor when he is on the ice. We are going to get crap value for him. Let him continue to find his way and improve
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Just saying it’s not crazy to think he’s an asset that may need a change of scenery if not this deadline then maybe in the offseason

Not sure how you can’t fathom it given he’s been around a while now . Forget that he’s a 2nd overall
 
Could he have really run into Jones or Jake Les? They are the only guys on the ice, not putting it past Jake, but wonder if this is a leg injury or something?
 
Assuming Chytil comes back shortly after ASG they will have a month before trade deadline. It will be interesting to see what they do if anything. It does seem this team will not be able to win a cup with it's current core and I would hate to give up a 1st or any of Othmann, Berard, Sykora, BMB, Edstrom, Perrault, etc for a rental type. I'm hoping we see some real changes this summer like Goodrow being bought out and a core piece like Trouba traded. I understand the 1 year cheap signings for some vets this year because it's a transition year and the kids needed more time but next year they need to give some them a real shot to make the team. No more of this dino mentality like waiting 47 games to waive a Brontosaurus like Bonino.

Edit: f*** what happened to Chytil now?
 
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Assuming Chytil comes back shortly after ASG they will have a month before trade deadline. It will be interesting to see what they do if anything. It does seem this team will not be able to win a cup with it's current core and I would hate to give up a 1st or any of Othmann, Berard, Sykora, BMB, Edstrom, Perrault, etc for a rental type. I'm hoping we see some real changes this summer like Goodrow being bought out and a core piece like Trouba traded. I understand the 1 year cheap signings for some vets this year because it's a transition year and the kids needed more time but next year they need to give some them a real shot to make the team. No more of this dino mentality like waiting 47 games to waive a Brontosaurus like Bonino.
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Who wants to break the news to him?
 
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Maybe Jones did one of his blind clears off the glass and hit Chytil...

I'm obviously kidding. But the kid can't catch a break.
 
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